Dinosaurs, Volcanoes and More at Rutgers Geology Museum Open House

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Credits: Rutgers Geology Museum

By JACK MURTHA

January 27, 2017 at 1:35 PM

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — What kid doesn’t want to hang with a 15-foot Tyrannosaurus rex puppet?

That’s one of several attractions that will be available to attendees of Rutgers Geology Museum’s open house. The free, walk-ins-welcome event is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday, Jan. 28 in the museum, 85 Somerset St., and Scott Hall, 43 College Ave.

While the open house will feature activities for children, including “make-and-take stations,” adults may also find their share of interesting programs.

MIDDLESEX COUNTY COLLEGE - A total of 1,257 students were named to the Dean’s List for Fall 2018. 76 are residents of East Brunswick. Students who earn 12 or more degree credits and who achieve a term GPA of 3.25 or higher with no grade below a “C” are eligible for the Dean's List. Students must be enrolled full-time (12 credits per semester) to be considered for this honor.

Robert ...

MIDDLESEX COUNTY COLLEGE - A total of 1,257 students were named to the Dean’s List for Fall 2018.

BELMAR/LAKE COMO, NJ — Fundraisers on five more Sundays will highlight the countdown to the Belmar/Lake Como St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 3.

January 20: The Salty Whale with music by the Pat Roddy Band, 390 Main Street, Manasquan.
January 27: Bar Anticipation with music by The Snakes, 703 16th Avenue, Lake Como.
February 10: Marina Grille, 902 Route 35, Belmar.
February 17, ...

BELMAR/LAKE COMO, NJ — Fundraisers on five more Sundays will highlight the countdown to the ...

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ -On Sunday, January 6th, East Brunswick residents gathered at the dog park to witness the opening of a Little Free Library.

Little Free Libraries have been popping up all over the world to foster a love of reading in communities. To date, the nonprofit has registered 75,000 libraries in 88 countries, two of which are now in East Brunswick for residents to enjoy.

The East ...

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ -On Sunday, January 6th, East Brunswick residents gathered at the dog park to ...

SPOTSWOOD, NJ - The Spotswood Police Department is cautioning borough residents to take care when traveling along Main Street in the upcoming days. Large potholes have formed due to recent water mane breaks plaguing the area. The Spotswood Police Department has coned off the potholes, but due to the inclement weather the holes cannot be addressed right away. Traffic in both directions is open on ...

SPOTSWOOD, NJ - The Spotswood Police Department is cautioning borough residents to take care when ...

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ -- Making frequent use of its ability to go to the basket, East Brunswick built a double-digit lead by the second quarter and went on to a 54-41 boys basketball victory over Bridgewater-Raritan Saturday afternoon.

The victory snapped a six-game losing streak for East Brunswick (4-8). Bridgewater-Raritan (3-9) has been dealing with growing pains, as an entirely different ...

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ -- Making frequent use of its ability to go to the basket, East Brunswick built ...

MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - Government workers everywhere are feeling the effects of the Federal government shutdown. Many have families to support and are uncertain about their financial situation during this time. Middlesex County wants to remind its residents that their County is ready to support them.

“Our County and the Board of Chosen Freeholders have been supported by so many government ...

MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - Government workers everywhere are feeling the effects of the Federal ...

Attention chocoholics: The Chocolate Expo is coming to the Garden State Plaza in Paramus, NJ, on Sunday, Jan. 27, from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m.Now in its eleventh year, organizers claim that it’s America’s largest chocolate festival.

Local, regional and international vendors at the expo will offer tastings and sales of gourmet chocolates, baked goods, specialty foods, cheeses, wines and more.

Attention chocoholics: The Chocolate Expo is coming to the Garden State Plaza in Paramus, NJ, on ...

TRENTON, N.J. – Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey today announced that a priest from Phillipsburg, N.J., has been arrested and charged with multiple criminal counts in the sexual assault of a child who was between the ages of 14 and 17.

The arrest constitutes the first criminal case filed by the New Jersey Clergy Abuse Task Force, which was ...

TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Human Services announced today that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for February have successfully been paid early amid the continued federal government shutdown.

Recipients who received a SNAP benefit in January and who were approved for continued assistance received their February benefits Thursday on their Families First ...

TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Human Services announced today that Supplemental ...